Tendai Maraire, the often silent partner behind Shabazz Palaces, gives us a “digital demo” of his new project, which features a new verse from his partner Palaceer Lazaro. Listen here; Seen at Matson on Music.
Here’s a few words from the artist:
I am black man. I am not of this land, but I am this land.
Hear the black man. The beats beacon our song, the streets beckon our dance.
Hail the black man. Although you steal from me, I create anew.
Know the black man: Gun-beats were my nursery rhymes; nylon strings my solace.
I am black man. My happiness exists, even if you won’t see it.